Berean Study Bible | Berean Study Bible |
1“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. | 1“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. |
2Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. | 2Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. |
3Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. | 3Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. |
4Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set. | 4Make loops of blue material on the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and do the same for the end curtain in the second set. |
5Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another. | 5Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the second set, so that the loops line up opposite one another. |
6Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit. | 6Make fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit. |
7You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. | 7You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. |
8Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. | 8Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. |
9Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent. | 9Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent. |
10Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. | 10Make fifty loops along the edge of the end curtain in the first set, and fifty loops along the edge of the corresponding curtain in the second set. |
11Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. | 11Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit. |
12As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. | 12As for the overlap that remains of the tent curtains, the half curtain that is left over shall hang down over the back of the tabernacle. |
13And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it. | 13And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer on either side, and the excess will hang over the sides of the tabernacle to cover it. |
14Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather. | 14Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather. |
15You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. | 15You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. |
16Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. | 16Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. |
17Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. | 17Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. |
18Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, | 18Construct twenty frames for the south side of the tabernacle, |
19with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. | 19with forty silver bases under the twenty frames—two bases for each frame, one under each tenon. |
20For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames | 20For the second side of the tabernacle, the north side, make twenty frames |
21and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. | 21and forty silver bases—two bases under each frame. |
22Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, | 22Make six frames for the rear of the tabernacle, the west side, |
23and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle, | 23and two frames for the two back corners of the tabernacle, |
24coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners. | 24coupled together from bottom to top and fitted into a single ring. These will serve as the two corners. |
25So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame. | 25So there are to be eight frames and sixteen silver bases—two under each frame. |
26You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, | 26You are also to make five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, |
27five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. | 27five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. |
28The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other. | 28The central crossbar in the middle of the frames shall extend from one end to the other. |
29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. | 29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. |
30So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. | 30So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. |
31Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. | 31Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. |
32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. | 32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. |
33And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. | 33And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. |
34Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. | 34Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. |
35And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. | 35And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. |
36For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. | 36For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. |
37Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. | 37Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. |
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